Samuel L. Jackson: Gets What He Wants

After expressing his unhappiness with Marvel producers' first offerto reprise his very small role, actor Samuel L. Jackson has officiallyjoined the "Iron Man 2" cast, according to Variety.com. Jackson has signed along-term commitment to play Nick Fury, the leader of the espionage unit,The Shield. The studio also offered Jackson an option to play thecharacter in nine future Marvel films. For now, we can look forward toseeing Jackson in the sequel next summer.—JW